What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spring 2026 Middle School Human Development and Health Teacher Long-Term Substitute position at Lakeside School?
- Identities, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability status, socioeconomic status, and age
- Identity in community, including topics such as inclusion, equity, power, privilege, prejudice, and discrimination
- Relationships, including topics such as friendships, romantic relationships, communication skills, and consent
- Emotional health, including topics such as mental health, coping skills, and suicide prevention
- Physical well-being, including topics such as sleep, nutrition, puberty, substances, and sexual health
- Positive psychology practices, such as mindfulness, gratitude, and goal-setting
- Teach six sections of Middle School Human Development;
- Participate in the work of the Middle School Human Development sub-department and the 5-12 Human Development Department on innovative and inclusive curriculum development, pedagogy, and assessment;
- Build a culture of equity and inclusion within health education, emphasizing that there is no one “right” way to be healthy;
- Center identity and skills related to communicating across similar and different identities as a cornerstone for all positive relationship-building;
- Provide academic support for students outside of class time as needed; and
- Attend Human Development department meetings and meetings with Human Development teaching teams
- Act as an advisor or co-advisor to students and serve on a grade-level team;
- Participate in the life of the school community including outdoor trips, field trips, and service-learning days;
- Actively engage in professional development both in pedagogy, content area and diversity, equity and inclusion work.
- Bachelor’s degree;
- Teaching experience and/or facilitation experience with a diverse group of adolescents, preferably with students in middle school;
- Excellent classroom management skills, including demonstrated ability to facilitate inclusive and engaging discussion amongst adolescents;
- Strong understanding of and appreciation for the opportunities and challenges of adolescent social, physical, and emotional growth and development;
- Demonstrated understanding of the primacy of identity in healthy development;
- Strong cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the perspectives and lenses they bring to interactions;
- Demonstrated ability to interact respectfully with cultures and experiences other than their own, and cultivate meaningful relationships with colleagues and students across differences;
- Able to interact with pre-adolescents and adolescents in ways that foster trust and respect, encourage thoughtful reflection, and open and honest dialogue about sensitive and personal topics;
- Ability to be flexible, organized, and to manage time effectively;
- Collaborative and possesses excellent listening skills;
- Embraces a growth and learning mindset, is committed to lifelong learning, and has a passion for constant curricular innovation
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (based on FTE)
- Dependent medical and vision subsidy
- Use of school library and gymnasium
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Computer loan program
- Employee discount program
- Reduced facility rentals
- Housing assistance program
- Bus/bike benefits
- Free parking
- Free lunch
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life/disability insurance
- Retirement with generous employer contribution
JobID: 1910
Position Type:
Substitute
Substitute
Date Posted:
2/19/2025
2/19/2025
Location:
Middle School
Middle School
Lakeside School, an independent coeducational day school located in north Seattle, Washington, is currently recruiting for a part time (0.8 FTE), long-term substitute Middle School Human Development & Health Teacher. The aim of the Lakeside Human Development & Health department is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to care for themselves, care for others, and care for their communities. To achieve these aims, our curriculum works to empower middle and high school students to develop self-awareness, awareness of others, the ability to seek accurate information, effective communication, age-appropriate identity fluency, proactive and reactive decision-making that enhances well-being, and community building.
Our curriculum focuses on the following key elements:
Our curriculum focuses on the following key elements:
This position reports to the Human Development & Health Department Head and will join a highly collaborative and diverse cross-divisional department.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities for this position include:
Requirements and Qualifications
A successful candidate for this position will meet the following requirements and qualifications:
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter, resume, and work history via the online application. The application is located on the Careers page of Lakeside’s website. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Lakeside School is an equal opportunity employer seeking to diversify its workplace
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range:$28,955 - $51,260 based upon experience and education.
Lakeside School is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding candidates and provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits include:
Salary Range:$28,955 - $51,260 based upon experience and education.
Lakeside School is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding candidates and provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits include:
Working At Lakeside
At Lakeside we are committed to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse cultures and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community. To learn more about working at Lakeside, including our professional development and mentoring programs, benefits, diversity and inclusion, and opportunities for involvement in non-academic programs, please visit our Careers page on the Lakeside School website.
Equity in hiring: According to various studies, women and people of color are more likely to not apply for a job if they see themselves as not meeting every requirement of the posting, which means employers miss meeting potentially ideal candidates. Lakeside School is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where employees from diverse cultures are affirmed and equipped to lead an inclusive learning environment for our students. Please apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement.
At Lakeside we are committed to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse cultures and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community. To learn more about working at Lakeside, including our professional development and mentoring programs, benefits, diversity and inclusion, and opportunities for involvement in non-academic programs, please visit our Careers page on the Lakeside School website.
Equity in hiring: According to various studies, women and people of color are more likely to not apply for a job if they see themselves as not meeting every requirement of the posting, which means employers miss meeting potentially ideal candidates. Lakeside School is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where employees from diverse cultures are affirmed and equipped to lead an inclusive learning environment for our students. Please apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement.
Participate in the 2025 Diversity Career Fair hosted by POCIS Northwest
In-Person: Saturday, March 8, 2025, 9am-12pm at The Bush School
For more information and to register, visit Diversity Career Fair
In-Person: Saturday, March 8, 2025, 9am-12pm at The Bush School
For more information and to register, visit Diversity Career Fair
Salary : $28,955 - $51,260
